Cole Kimball | Relief Pitcher

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Yankees signed RHP Cole Kimball to a minor league contract.

Kimball struggled in 2013 in his first year back from shoulder surgery, posting a 7.31 ERA over 25 appearances in the minors for the Nats. However, if he's healthy he could ultimately help the Yanks in a middle relief role. Fri, Feb 7, 2014 02:56:00 PM

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Kimball missed all of 2012 following shoulder surgery and has made just four appearances this season between rookie ball and Triple-A Syracuse. Tue, Jul 2, 2013 02:27:00 PM

Kimball has dealt with more shoulder issues in camp and wasn't a candidate for the Opening Day roster, anyway. Both he and Accardo are potential options down the line, however. Fri, Mar 22, 2013 12:55:00 PM

Cole Kimball (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday.

Kimball has been out of action for a week due to stiffness in the back of his shoulder. Though it's not considered serious, he has a history of shoulder issues and missed most of the last two seasons because of rotator cuff surgery. He'll begin the year at Triple-A. Thu, Mar 21, 2013 07:32:00 PM

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, and Rob Refsnyder are currently the options to get at-bats in right field next season.

Obviously the Yankees would love for Judge to run away with the opportunity, but the 24-year-old batted just .179 with 42 strikeouts in 95 plate appearances during his first stint in the majors before being shut down with a right oblique strain in mid-September. This situation is subject to change, as there's a chance Brett Gardner could be a trade chip over the winter. The Yankees would surely love to deal Jacoby Ellsbury, but finding a taker (even if they cover a lot of the money involved) will be a big challenge.